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Now in itsNow in its 27th Year!Year!Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2015Vol.27, No.25

YouR FRee Guideto our islands’ happenings

Also this week: Rev. Raven @ Myett’s • BVi Girl Guide Assoc. Fun Fair • A type of toad @ scaramouche • Bridging the Gap Concert

An Illustrated History of Road Town at Royal BVI Yacht ClubThursday, March 5th at 7pm

Top left, middle center & bottom right photos courtesy of Penny Haycraft

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An Illustrated History of Road TownThis Week’s Feature Story by Claudia Colli

As residents, we work, shop or live in Road Town,

but how well do we actually know it? Explore this

growing town and its history on Thursday, March 5th

at Sharky’s at the Royal BVI Yacht Club when “An

Illustrated History of Road Town” will be presented by

Mitch Kent PhD, FRGS. Dr. Kent who is Principal

Lecturer in the Virgin Islands Study

Institute, will be using old maps,

drawings and photographs to tell the

story of the development of Road

Town from 1646 to the present day.

Among the illustrations will be

the oldest known photograph of

Road Harbour dating to 1887. These

and other materials are of particular

interest, says Dr. Kent, because they

predate the 1969 reclamation of Wickhams Cay, which

filled in a substantial portion of Road Harbour creating

much of the Road Town we know today.

“These are photos that have never been seen

before,” he says. “Prior to the reclamation, Main

Street from the hospital area to Joe’s Hill was essen-

tially Road Town.”

At the time, Main Street was both the commercial

and administrative center of the Virgin Islands and the

yards of many of the street’s residences backed direct-

ly onto the harbour. Among his photographs is one of

the Cottage Hospital, built by the Virgin Islands’ then

Commissioner, Major Peebles in the early 1920s and

which was later destroyed in a hurricane known as the

“Great Gale of 1924.”

According to Dr. Kent, “Road

Town is a changing environment

and it is important to understand

where it came from.” He sees this

as an educational tool for young

people, who never knew Road

Town before the reclamation, as

well as for the islands’ visitors,

especially as a way to enhance the

cruise ship passenger experience. “It is important for

the Virgin Islands to invest in its tourism product, and

history is a large part of this product,” he adds, point-

ing out that historical sites are a tourist attraction on

many West Indian islands.

The $10 entry fee for An Illustrated History of Road

Town will support Youth Sailing in the BVI. The talk will

begin at 7pm.

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Lime ...“to hang around idly” or “to go out on thetown.”Source: The Dictionary of Virgin Islands EnglishCreole by the late educator and historian Lito Valls.The Limin’ Times brings you all the news aboutwhen and where to “lime” in the British VirginIslands.

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20th AnniversaryMemorial

Everyone is encour-

aged to take part in the

Honourable H. Lavity

Stoutt’s 20th Memorial

Celebrations to be held on

Monday, March 2nd. The

celebrations will begin at

9am with a march from the House of Assembly to the

Central Administration Complex where there will be

an official ceremony at 9:30am. The annual wreath

laying at the Cappoon’s Bay Burial Grounds will begin

immediately following the ceremony.

Fun FairTake the kids and have a fun filled day out on

Saturday, 28th February at the Girl Guides Hut in Road

Town from 7am-4pm. There will be a bouncy castle,

face painting, lots of games and more. Call 499-2427for more information.

Paradise Club Road SideCelebrate this holiday Monday, 2nd March in tra-

ditional style, right down the beach at Cane Garden

Bay with a fish fry and BBQ with Johnny Cakes at

Paradise Club Road Side. You can also get 2 for $5.00

Coors Lights all day and music by DJ Ah Milli Sounds

from noon till late.

Sunset Rock PartyThis Sunday evening, enjoy the view overlooking

Soper’s Hole Marina and head to Scaramouche at

5:30pm for Sunday pizzaperitif; homemade Italian

style tray pizza squares with many different mouth

watering toppings. Then dance the night away to the

original sounds of A Type of Toad playing live at 8pm

at this stylish venue.

Full Moon BacchanalDon’t miss the Full Moon Barefoot Bacchanal at

Foxy’s Taboo, Diamond Cay, Jost Van Dyke on

Thursday, March 5th. This month’s party will feature

Caribbean roast pig, fire dancers, a bonfire, drink spe-

cials and lots of dancing under the stars to the beats

by DJ Dre.

Shake Your BoogieHead to Myett’s this weekend for the return of the

masters of boogie, Reverend Raven and the Chain

Smokin’ Alter Boys, playing live on Friday and

Saturday, 27th and 28th February at 7:30pm as part of

their VI Tour. Seasonal regulars, the band has strong

vocals and incredible guitar playing, along with swag-

gering sax and a rhythm section that locks it all

together to create their Chicago blues sound.

Bridging the GapGet your tickets today for Bridging the Gap, A

Purely Virgin Islands Stage Show featuring many of

the top artists and musicians from both the US and

British Virgin Islands. One of the headliners is

Pressure from St Thomas, well known for his massive

hit song VI Nice. Other artists include Sistah Joyce,

Shine-I, BMORE, Drastic, Maccabee, Ras Batch, DJ Dre

and many more. So don’t miss this great evening of

Reggae, Calypso, R&B and Soca Music on Sunday,

March 1st at La Piazza, Prospect Reef from 8pm.

Tickets are $25 – for more information call 342-5424.

By Jan CritchleyYour Guide to British Virgin Islands Events

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live music • events • concerts • parties • sports • movies and more

SATURDAY - FEB 28

ROAD TOWN

PORT PURCELL — Sunny Caribbee Warehouse Sale

9am-12pm

GOV. HOUSE — Rotary Club of Tortola’s Annual Grand

Affair 5:30pm

GIRL GUIDES HUT — Fun Fair w/ Bouncy Castle, Face

Painting & Lots of Games from 7am-4pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour w/ Kapeye & the

International Rhythm Section 5-7pm. Reverend Raven &

the Chain Smokin’ Alter Boys play live 7:30pm

QUITO’S— Too Smooth 5:30 Happy Hour 5pm-6pm:

Pizza Night

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

PIRATES BIGHT — Pan Vibes live from 7pm

SUNDAY - MAR 1

ROAD TOWN

BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Oldie Goldie Night w/

DJ from 7pm until

THURSDAY - FEB 26

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S— KapEye & the International Rhythm

Section 5-7pm. GSmooth live on stage 7:30pm

QUITO’S— Half price happy hour 5pm-6pm,

Awesome Crew 8pm

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

PIRATES BIGHT — Daily Happy Hour 4-6pm

FRIDAY - FEB 27

ROAD TOWN

BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Happy Hour 5-7pm

w/ Free Wings & DJ Music.

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm. Reverend

Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Alter Boys play live

7:30pm

QUITO’S— Ras Rio Happy Hour 5pm-6pm: Quito &

the Edge 9:30pm

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

PIRATES BIGHT — MJ Blues live from 7pm

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live music • events • concerts • parties • sports • movies and more

PARADISE CLUB ROAD SIDE— Fish Fry and

BBQ with music by DJ Ah Milli Sounds from

12pm until

TUESDAY - MAR 3

ROAD TOWN

BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Happy Hour 5-7pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour w/ Kapeye &

the International Rhythm Section 5-7pm.

QUITO’S— Closed for private function

WEDNESDAY - MAR 4

ROAD TOWN

BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Happy Hour 5-7pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour w/ Island Vibes

by Oren Hodge 5-7pm. Caribbean Dinner & Dance

w/ 3D Band at 7pm

QUITO’S—Half price Happy Hour 5pm-6pm Quito

solo happy hour & Too Smooth from 7:30

LA PIAZZA— Bridging the Gap Concert w/ Pressure,

B’MORE, Sistah Joyce, Shine-I, Drastic & More at 8pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S— Sunday Funday Brunch w/ Steel Pan Vibe

& Bottomless Mimosas. Sunset Happier Hour w/ Island

Vibes by Oren Hodge 5pm

QUITO’S— Closed

WEST END

SCARAMOUCHE— A Type of Toad live from 8pm

MONDAY - MAR 2 - HON. H. LAVITY

STOUTT MEMORIAL CELEBRATIONS

ROAD TOWN

BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Happy Hour 5-7pm

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY— Hon. H. Lavity Stoutt

Memorial March 9am. Official Ceremony at Admin

Bldg 9:30am

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S— Margarita Mexican Monday w/ 2 for 1

speciality margaritas & Mexican munchies 5-7 w/

Candyman & Singing Chef Al on stage 7:30pm

QUITO’S— Half price happy Hour 5pm-6pm Quito Solo

from 7:30pm

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

Dark & Stormy RegattaMar 6-9

Foxy Taboo’s Full MoonBacchanal — Mar 5

HLSCC Spencer’s Theaterof Illusion — Mar 6

Chris Thompson & theCoral Creek Band— Mar 6 & 7

St Patrick’s Day— Mar 27

Jazz Showcase @ HLSCC— Mar 20

NTL Treasure Island @HLSCC — Mar 28

First Ultra Marathon— April 25

8th Annual Black & WhiteThang — May 2

HLSCC Spring Concert— May 16

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

For a moment on Friday night, Ariana Hayde

thought she had broken the National Youth Record in

the Javelin Throw, when her 500g spear landed at

39.59m (129’10”). It was the second best throw ever

by a BVI Under 18 female athlete – and she won’t be

15 until later this year.

The Javelin Throw is one of seven events making

up the Heptathlon – a test of strength, skill and

endurance – contested over two days. Events

includes: 100m Hurdles, High

Jump, Shot Put and 200m on Day I

with the Long Jump, Javelin Throw

and 800m on the second day.

Points are awarded for the best

effort in each event.

Hayde was surprised by the

39.59m throw. “I practiced on

Thursday and Wednesday to throw

40 meters, so I was surprised,” she

explained nothing that this year

she has learnt to do a better run up

to the throw. “Last year, I didn’t do

any run up. Last year, it took me less

than a week to learn how to throw the Javelin for the

Heptathlon, so I’ve gotten more practice this year. “

What she likes about the Hept? “It shows that I

have potential in almost every event that I do,” she

noted, adding that Long and High Jumps are her

favorites. “I just like to jump up in the air and go.”

Hayde took up the Heptathlon during the 2011

CAC Age Group Championships held here, and found

that she didn’t get fatigued competing in all the

events, although she described the experience as a

‘bad one.’ “It was my first time and I didn’t know how

to go about certain things so I was just feeling my

way,” she explained. “I’ve now learnt how to grip the

Javelin better, how to put effort into my runs and I’ve

learnt how to be more aggressive in my events.”

The Hept was the easiest way she saw that she

could go to last year’s Carifta Games since she was

good in several events and was surprised to win her

800m heat in 2:40.39 – placing her fourth overall in

the event.

“I was one of the youngest

ones because everyone else was

like 18-19 and I was 14, so I thought

they had more advantage over me

because they had been there

before,” she observed. “It motivat-

ed me when I saw that I came sev-

enth overall out of 15 and I thought

I would have come dead last – or

somewhere down there.”

She scored a National Youth

Record of 3769 points – 419 off the

National Record – in the event. Her

2015 goal? “I am looking for 4900 points and I want to

win Carifta with that score,” she stated, noting she

has improved in the Javelin and Long jump. “The Shot

Put is my weakest event.”

While the 500g spear is for U18 Girls, Hayde com-

petes with the 600g implement in the Heptathlon and

threw 34.05m earlier this year—the #2 mark on the

Territory’s All Time List. Her 39.59m throw qualified

her as well to compete in the U18 Girls open event at

the Carifta Games.

Ariana Hayde

Meet Heptathlete Ariana Hayde

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Staying Connected

One of the drawbacks - or advantages (depend-

ing on your perspective) of living on an island is that

you are relatively isolated. I can remember, after

arriving here in the early seventies, writing home to

my parents once a month and, if I was feeling

wealthy enough, telephoning them in England on

special occasions, like birthdays and Christmas.

Considering my lifestyle at the time, that was proba-

bly more information than they really wanted to

know.

I shudder to think what would have happened if

cell phones had been invented earlier and, coupled

with Skype, technology allowed phone calls every

day. And that’s just calls to parents. My wife said

recently as she toyed with my cell phone: “It must be

hard for men to have affairs nowadays when calls

are so easily traceable.” Hmm, I thought, was this a

trick question? I decided to see where this would go.

“They probably have separate cell phones they keep

hidden,” I mused. “Well, that would be quite diffi-

cult,” she said. “I mean where would you keep a cell

phone, that I couldn’t find?” I looked her in the eye.

“I have no idea dear,” I said. “Fortunately I don’t

have that problem.”

I have to confess, that since breaking down and

buying a smart phone, I use it far more than I would

like to admit. It’s just so easy to get e-mails and text

messages and log on to Facebook. I’ve joined special

interest groups and download travel information, in

fact, just about everything I do, including writing this

article, is tied to the internet. My cell phone has

become just another, more convenient, computer.

All of this is not cheap, of course, given my need

to download information, watch video clips, take

photos and send them to friends and, I’d like to say,

download TV programs and stream movies. However

when I attempted to sign up after being off-island for

a few months, I was told that due to the pressing

need to install super-fast fiber-optic communication

lines throughout the island, there currently seemed

to be no fixed broadband service or at least, not to

my area. I then discovered MiFi and purchased a

small unit from one of the island’s leading service

providers, but the firm’s transmission tower was too

far away and service was sporadic. I switched

providers; better, but as soon as I downloaded a

couple of items, it went dead. They nodded sagely:

“Yes, that will happen if you download or stream.” I

just needed to spend more money. At this rate, I’ll be

back to one or two regular phone calls a month and

the odd letter or post card. Ah, well.

By Paul Backshall

Weekly SudukoThe objective is to fill the full 9x9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and

each of the nine 3x3 “sub-grids” that compose the main grid contains all of the dig-

its from 1 to 9 – with no repeats within each row or column within the entire square.

A partially completed grid is usually provided, which typically has a unique solution.

See next weeks Limin’ Times issue for solution.